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J85

Non-billable

Abscess of lung and mediastinum

J85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abscess of lung and mediastinum. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J85.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Use additional code

  • •code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J85?
J85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abscess of lung and mediastinum". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J85 a billable code?
No — J85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J85.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J85?
J85 has 4 more specific child codes, including J85.0, J85.1, J85.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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